FAQ

FAQ

Stay tuned for the GC23 FAQ!

What is the Wi-Fi network name and password?
GC23 attendees can enjoy free Wi-Fi in the meeting spaces. The conference network information will be published soon.

What is the Rosen Shingle Creek’s address?
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32819

Directions can be found here.

When does Conference Registration open?
Attendee and Exhibitor Registration is now open!

When does the Call for Speakers open?
Call for GC23 Speakers is now closed. We will open Call for Speakers for. GC24 in the Spring of 2024.

When is the Registration & Information Desk Open?
Your friendly GC23 registration desk team can assist you with badge pick-up and answer any questions you may have.

Tuesday         2:00pm – 5:00pm

Wednesday   8:00am – 6:00pm

Thursday       7:30am – 5:00pm

Friday             8:00am – 1:00pm

The Registration and Information Desk is located in the Gatlin 2 Registration Area.

Do you have special rates for hospitality students and faculty?
Yes, we do! We encourage students as well as faculty from the hospitality schools and colleges around the Sunshine State to attend the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Attendees need to be currently enrolled; a student ID will be required upon check-in at the registration desk. Please click here to reach out to the GC23 meetings team.

I am planning on bringing multiple people from my company. Do you have a quantity discount?
Yes, we do! Make sure that you register your entire team all at once and the third, fourth and so on person you register will receive a $50 discount automatically. Please note that this applies to Full Conference Registrations only.

Do you have a discount for tourism organizations located in a Rural Area of Opportunity?
Yes, we do! If your organization is located in a RAO county, you will receive a discount.  Contact your VISIT FLORIDA Regional Partnership Manager to learn more.

What is the conference hashtag?
The conference hashtag is #GC23. Follow the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news, updates and photos while at the conference. Simply use #GC23 in your posts and tweets to introduce yourself and to join the conversation. Your post might end up in the social media stream on the big screen!

What is the attire for the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism?

Wednesday night’s Chairman’s Reception and Dinner are “smart chic”; business attire is appropriate. All sessions and other evening events are business or resort casual. Thursday’s evening event at ICON Park is casual.

I need a specific aid or service pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. What do I need to do?
Your GC23 meetings team works hard to make the conference experience as excellent as possible for everybody. Simply indicate during your registration that you need a specific aid or service and one of our team members will contact you to make sure we are taking care of this for you.

What about my dietary needs?
Just let your friendly property wait staff at the events know! If you indicate your dietary need during your registration, then they have been made aware.